Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1757) to consolidate international affairs agencies, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1758) to ensure that the enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) proceeds in a manner consistent with the United States interests, to strengthen relations between the United States and Russia, to preserve the prerogatives of the Congress with respect to certain arms control agreements, and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 3, 1997

Sets forth the rule (open) for the consideration of H.R. 1757 (Department of State and related agencies authorization). Sets forth the rule (closed) for the consideration of H.R. 1758 (North Atlantic Treaty Organization enlargement). Directs the Clerk of the House, in the engrossment of H.R. 1757, to await the disposition of H.R. 1758, add its text at the end of H.R. 1757, and make appropriate conforming changes.

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Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] · R–FL

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Jun 4, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 4, 1997
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 200 (Roll no. 158).
House roll call 158 · Individual votes
Jun 4, 1997
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 200 (Roll no. 158).
House roll call 158 · Individual votes
Jun 4, 1997
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 204 (Roll no. 157).
House roll call 157 · Individual votes
Jun 4, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Jun 4, 1997
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3281-3291)
Jun 3, 1997
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 40.
Jun 3, 1997
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1757 and H.R. 1758. Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1757 in the Committee of the Whole, and consideration of H.R. 1758 in the House. The rule provides for the consideration of H. R. 1757 under an open rule and for consideration of H.R. 1758 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. After engrossment of H.R. 1758, the Clerk shall await disposition of H.R. 1758 and add the text of the latter bill as a new matter at the end of H.R. 1757. H.R. 1758 shall then be considered as having been laid on the table. A motion to recomit with or without instructions shall be in order regarding H.R. 1757. A motion to recommit shall be in order regarding H.R. 1758.
Jun 3, 1997
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-115, by Mr. Diaz-Balart.
Jun 3, 1997
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-115, by Mr. Diaz-Balart.
Jun 3, 1997
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Analyze H.Res.159 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.159, 105th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1757) to consolidate international affairs agencies, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1758) to ensure that the enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) proceeds in a manner consistent with the United States interests, to strengthen relations between the United States and Russia, to preserve the prerogatives of the Congress with respect to certain arms control agreements, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/159

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1997-06-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres159/BILLS-105hres159eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.159, 105th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1757) to consolidate international affairs agencies, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1758) to ensure that the enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) proceeds in a manner consistent with the United States interests, to strengthen relations between the United States and Russia, to preserve the prerogatives of the Congress with respect to certain arms control agreements, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/159

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1997-06-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres159/BILLS-105hres159eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:31:30Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Res.159, 105th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1757) to consolidate international affairs agencies, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1758) to ensure that the enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) proceeds in a manner consistent with the United States interests, to strengthen relations between the United States and Russia, to preserve the prerogatives of the Congress with respect to certain arms control agreements, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/159

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1997-06-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres159/BILLS-105hres159eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.159, 105th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1757) to consolidate international affairs agencies, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1758) to ensure that the enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) proceeds in a manner consistent with the United States interests, to strengthen relations between the United States and Russia, to preserve the prerogatives of the Congress with respect to certain arms control agreements, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/159

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1997-06-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres159/BILLS-105hres159eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:31:30Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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